National Medical Register Received 20,000 Applications: Health Minister Nadda

Inaugurated on August 23, the NMR is a dynamic database designed to track all MBBS doctors eligible to practice in India.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has announced that the newly launched National Medical Register (NMR) has already received around 20,000 applications.

Inaugurated on August 23, the NMR is a dynamic database designed to track all MBBS doctors eligible to practice in India.

This initiative, led by the National Medical Commission (NMC), aims to centralize the registration of doctors, ensuring their credentials are authenticated.

Aadhaar Linking of NMR

The NMR is unique as it links a doctor’s registration with their Aadhaar ID, which ensures authenticity and transparency in the process.

By integrating this system, the NMC enhances the reliability of the medical professionals listed.

Nadda also emphasized the government's commitment to expanding medical education.

He encouraged the NMC to work towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of adding 75,000 medical seats over the next five years, addressing the increasing demand for medical professionals in India.

Highlighting recent technological advancements adopted by the NMC, Nadda praised the use of AI for assessing medical colleges and the introduction of Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance for faculty.

He urged the commission to continue improving the quality of medical education.

Nadda also lauded the Family Adoption Programme, emphasizing its role in preparing MBBS students to become more compassionate and skilled clinicians.

Health Minister's Latest Announcements

In another development, just days back, the Union Health Minister announced the completion of the 100-Day Health Research Program, aimed at enhancing India’s healthcare system.

Led by the Department of Health Research, the program focused on healthcare innovation, pandemic preparedness, and developing indigenous medical solutions.

Initiatives such as Med-Tech Mitra, a collaboration between ICMR and CDSCO, supported over 250 innovators and start-ups in creating regulation-compliant medical products.

Likewise, the Union Health Ministry has instructed government-run medical institutions to reduce capital costs, diversify manufacturers, and adopt new technologies.

These directives follow recommendations from a committee established in April to review and enhance medical equipment procurement and maintenance.

The committee has suggested updating the current system, which includes a five-year warranty and a five-year comprehensive maintenance contract (CMC).

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